Cost of living
Riau Islands compared to Manado
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Overview comparison
Riau IslandsManado
Consumer prices in Riau Islands are roughly 89% higher than in Manado.
Cost of living
| Item | Riau Islands | Manado |
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| Total with rent one person | 3,507 | 440 |
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| Total with rent family | 8,481 | 1,358 |
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| Without rent one person | 861 | 275 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,637 | 995 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 2,215.18 | 139.63 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,929.07 | 199.28 |
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| Food person | 626 | 187 |
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| Food family | 1,567 | 529 |
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| Transport person | 260.82 | 39.05 |
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| Transport family | 752.23 | 104.12 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.46 years | 74.87 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Riau Islands | Manado |
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| Lunch Menu | 11.67 | 1.27 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 51.96 | 9.44 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.44 | 2.92 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.22 | 3.83 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.71 | 2.11 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.52 | 0.36 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Riau Islands | Manado |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 2,150.13 | 184.54 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,790.47 | 96.63 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 4,879.66 | 385.26 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,482.41 | 165.97 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 102.56 | 14.37 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 173.86 | 26.41 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 33.65 | 12.69 |
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Transportation
| Item | Riau Islands | Manado |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.4 | 9.11 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 21,393 | 753 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 9,022 | 313 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.24 | 0.3 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 95.47% | 30.77% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.06 | 4.31 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.53 | 0.83 |
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Groceries
| Item | Riau Islands | Manado |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.5 | 1.61 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.98 | 0.98 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.32 | 1.55 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.5 | 7.76 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.77 | 3.63 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.88 | 6.57 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.12 | 1.91 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.07 | 0.35 |
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Other
| Item | Riau Islands | Manado |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 129.18 | 18.19 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.71 | 3.11 |
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| Doctors visit | 86.2 | 11.06 |
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| Haircut, simple | 29.4 | 2.3 |
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| Brand Jeans | 87.33 | 56.67 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 115.5 | 109.92 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,295.52 | 143.25 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 30,904 | 5,407 |
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